MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Norfolk City Code ch. 2.1, art. VIII, div. 1

in effect

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-56 Definitions.

Sec. 2.1-56. - Definitions. Certain words and phrases, when used in this division shall, for the purposes of this division, have the following meanings ascribed to them by this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. (1) As used in this division, the word "committee" shall mean the military economic development advisory committee, herein established. (2) As used in this division, the phrase "senior officer" shall mean a retired commissioned officer of the United States Armed Services or the uniformed services of any Federal department or agency having attained the rank of O-5 to O-10 (or equivalents), inclusive. (3) The phrase "senior enlisted person" shall mean a retired enlisted member of the United States Armed Services having attained the rank of E-7 or above in the United States Armed Services or the uniformed services of any Federal department or agency, inclusive. (4) As used in this division, the phrase "qualified civilian" shall mean a person having attained the grade of GS-15 (or equivalent) in the United States Civil Service, or who was appointed to the Senior Executive Service, U.S. Office of Personnel and Management, and having experience in the military areas represented by the various commands located in Norfolk. (5) The word "council" shall mean the Council of the City of Norfolk. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12)

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-57 Established.

Sec. 2.1-57. - Established. Pursuant to Section 141 of the Charter, an advisory committee to be known as the military economic development advisory committee is hereby established. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12)

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-58 Members; terms of members and vacancies.

Sec. 2.1-58. - Members; terms of members and vacancies. The committee shall consist of at least ten (10) members who are retired senior officers, senior enlisted persons, or qualified civilians. Council may, in its discretion, instead appoint members who are not retired senior officers, senior enlisted persons, or qualified civilians. Of the initial members of the committee appointed by the council, the first appointments shall be as follows: three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; and, the remaining members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year. Subsequent appointments by the council shall be for a term of three (3) years. Vacancies of council appointees on the committee shall be filled by the council for the unexpired terms. The President of the Virginia Ship Repair Association and the Executive Vice President of the Virginia Maritime Association shall be invited to serve on the committee. The Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance shall be invited to serve on the committee. The Special Assistant to the Norfolk City Manager for Veteran Services and Military Affairs shall be an advisor to the committee and will lead administration efforts. The chairperson of the committee shall be a retired flag or general officer and shall serve for such term as the committee may determine; however, such term shall not exceed the chairperson's term of appointment by the council. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12; Ord. No. 46,253, § 1, 2-9-16; Ord. No. 49,259, § 1, 7-11-23)

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-59 Chairperson; quorum.

Sec. 2.1-59. - Chairperson; quorum. The committee shall elect a chairperson from its members and its meetings shall be held at the call of the chairperson. A majority of the committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business and all matters shall be decided by a majority vote. Rules for the internal operation of the committee shall be adopted by the committee. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12)

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-60 Powers and duties.

Sec. 2.1-60. - Powers and duties. The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the mayor, city council, and city manager and shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Support and strengthen city relations with all military and federal entities and their tenant commands; (2) Identify for the city economic development opportunities with the various military and Federal agency commands that engage defense contractors in support of their mission, including working with the various military commands to assist private contractors in locating to and conducting business in Norfolk; (3) As coordinated by the department of economic development with input from other regional workforce activities, and with the support of the military, seek to identify those service members who are separating from the military and who may be candidates for employment with businesses in Norfolk or other areas within the Hampton Roads; and (4) Through regular liaison and communications, provide information to the city manager's office and the city council concerning military issues that may be addressed by the city to assist the various commands to carry out their respective missions. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12)

Norfolk City Code § 2.1-61 Members to serve without compensation.

Sec. 2.1-61. - Members to serve without compensation. The members of the committee shall serve as such without compensation. (Ord. No. 44,822, § 1, 8-28-12)

Source: City of Norfolk, Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/norfolk/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCI_CH2.1PESY_ARTVIIIADCOCO_DIV1MIECDEADCOFetched: 11/1/2026